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THE PARISH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM withALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM Incumbent The Rev Canon James Campbell 01892 770069. The Rectory, Withyham, TN7 4BA Churchwarden: Mr Richard Carden 01342822491 Cat Street House, , TN7 4DP Churchwarden Mr Antony Cumberland 01892 864347 The Beeches,Stonewall Park Road, Langton Green, Kent, TN3 0HG Sexton&Verger Mr John Collins 01892 662389 9 Whitehill Close, TN6 1JG LicensedReader: Mrs Elizabeth Parish 01892 864989 6 Lynwood, TN3 9LX Licensed Reader: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740 Organist: Mrs Sue Stone GRSM ARCM DipEd 01892 770978 Deputy Organist:Peter Ellefsen BSc CEng MIEE 01892 653965 Bell Tower Captain: Rosemary Russell 01892 610659 WITHYHAM & BLACKHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Anne Barker, 01892 661393 Hillside, Lye Green, Crowborough TN6 1UU Asst. Treasurer: Mrs Pauline Cremer 01892 663469 Pembury, Myrtle Road, Crowborough, TN6 1EY Hon. Secretary: Mrs Gilly Halcrow 01892 770607 Backshaws, Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DJ Child Protection Officer:Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740 ALL SAINTS REPRESENTATIVE Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397

Other Representatives Withyham Flower Guild: Jill Pardey 01892 661882 Blackham Flowers: Sue Schooling 01892 740397 Withyham Altar Linen Diane Pedder 01892 770240 Withyham Church Caretakers: Diana Muckleston 01892 864410 Diane Pedder 01892 770240 Chichester Cathedral Link Rep: Sheila Jones 01892 864117 Website:www.withyhamchurch.org 1. CHURCH CALENDAR – OCTOBER 2016 ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM Sunday 2nd Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist 6.30 p.m. Evensong Thursday 6th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 9th Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 9.45 a.m. Family Service 11.00 a.m. Matins 6.30 p.m. Evensong Thursday 13th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 16th Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 11.00 a.m. Matins 6.30 p.m. Evensong Thursday 20th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 23rd Last Sunday after Trinity 9.45 a.m. Family Service 11.00 a.m. Matins 6.30 p.m. Evensong Thursday 27th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 30th All Saints Sunday 11.00 a.m. Matins 6.30 p.m. All Souls’ Service Thursday 3rd Nov 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 6th Nov Third Sunday before Advent 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist 6.30 p.m. Evensong ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM No Services in September Parish Registers – September 2016 Marriages On 9th September, the marriage took place at St. Michael’s Church of Zine Giles El Jadidi & Alethea Thomas On 10th September, the marriage took place at St Michael’s Church of Philip Donald Blake & Oriel Rosalie Tess Marshall Funeral On 21st September the funeral took place at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium, Roy Massingham. Aged 69.

2. FROM THE RECTORY Dear Friends, We are in the season of harvest thanksgiving: the occasion in the Church’s year when we particularly thank God for his goodness. ‘Thankfulness isn’t our usual response when something goes wrong. We may have a hundred good things for which to be thankful, but let one bad thing happen, and it’s all we think about!’ Billy Graham writes this in a little book entitled ‘Hope for each day.’ Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is an antidote to a happier, healthier life. St. Paul wrote that we are to ‘give thanks in everything’ in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. It is difficult to give thanks no matter what happens, remembering all the blessings that most of us do enjoy; to thank God that things aren’t worse. When I go around visiting people, that stoical and resilient generation brought up amidst the privations of the Second World War quite often comment how there are others worse off than themselves. Billy Graham suggests that having an attitude of thankfulness in all of life’s circumstances will help us react as Matthew Henry did. Henry was a well-known Presbyterian minister and bible commentator who died in 1714. In old age he was mugged; he wrote in his diary that day, ‘Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before; second, although they took my purse, they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.’ ‘I wonder if I could be that thankful?’ asks Billy Graham; for myself, sadly, I think I know the answer. James Campbell

3. Churchwardens’ Notes – August The holiday season seems to have drawn to a close, and we hope those who have been away returned refreshed and enjoyed the change. We were fortunate with fine weather for the Family Barbecue and are most grateful to all who contributed in particular our stalwart barbecue chefs who do so much year after year. By the time you read this the Harvest Supper will have come and gone, and looking ahead, the choir will be singing at Evensong in Chichester Cathedral on Wednesday 26th October. As always support for the choir on that occasion will be most welcome. Tom Wild is organising a bus to take the choir and supporters. The PCC met on 21st September, and one of the items discussed was the suggestion that there should be a Flower Festival next year. This received general support, and we hope to repeat the great success of last year’s event. Further details will be announced in due course. Richard Carden and Antony Cumberland

WILL BAYLEY Many congratulations to Will, our table-tennis player from Groombridge, who won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio (and in London in 2012) in the Class 7 Singles event. In the past Will, 28, has received financial support from the Withyham Parish Charity. The Charity exists for the benefit of those living in the of Withyham. In particular it can assist those suffering financial hardship, as well as helping those under the age of 25 with the costs of, for instance, training. Please do contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Judge John Gower (01892 654395), if you feel that the Charity might be able to assist you or someone you know.

Choir visit to Chichester Cathedral Wednesday 26th October 2016 The choir have been invited to sing Evensong in the cathedral again this year and a coach has been booked to take the choir and supporters. Tickets for the coach are £16 each Please put your names on the list on the table at the back of the church. For more details contact Tom Wild, Tel 01892 653957

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Family Support Work Please accept my most sincere thanks and great appreciation for the wonderful gifts you've kindly donated to The Family Support Work at Harvest Festival. The wonderful support and generosity of people from Withyham and indeed the surrounding area never fails to give encouragement both to me and to the families I support. With Love Miriam Boobier

BE RECONCILED When Elizabeth Barrett married the famous poet Robert Browning, her parents were so upset that they disowned her. She and her husband settled far from home in Florence. Elizabeth loved her mother and did everything she could to be reconciled with them. Several times a month she wrote expressive, loving letters. After ten years without any response, finally a package came from her parents. It was a happy moment for Elizabeth as she opened it. But inside she found all the letters that she had sent – unopened! Like her husband, Elizabeth was a poet and her letters of reconciliation were eloquent. They have been called “some of the most beautiful and expressive in all English literature.” Isn’t that so sad? And it is also sad if it happens to be in your life; if there is someone that you have refused to forgive and be reconciled to: be it a parent, a child, a brother, sister, husband or wife or a friend you were once close to. If this is true for anyone who is reading this; this could well be the day to reach out that hand of forgiveness and be reconciled to the one from whom it hurts to be apart. Because it may be hurting them but perhaps it is hurting you even more and you know that. And remember this; Jesus Christ went to extreme measures in a reconciliation attempt. He died so we could be reconciled to God. It breaks his heart that many refuse to even read the letter of Calvary’s love. Paul put it like this in his letter to the Church at Corinth: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-18) (with grateful thanks to Rev Jim Lamont’s ‘Thought for the day” broadcasts)

6. FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL Forthcoming Events 20th October Chartwell House and Gardens For further information, please contact Marianne by email: [email protected] or call her on 07584493988 The full calendar of events is on the notice board at our Churches but of special note is an exhibition 'SHADOWS of the WANDERER' to Monday, 14th November by the internationally famous artist and sculptor, Ana Maria Pacheco. The outstanding, and thought provoking, sculptures present ten over life-size darkly robed figures as they witness the struggle of a young man to carry an older man on his shoulders and they speak strongly of current issues and the plight of refugees. I know it's a long way to our Cathedral but I feel sure the effort of getting there for any reason would be well rewarded. Please get in touch with me if you need more information about our Cathedral or its events. Sheila Jones Cathedral Link 01892 864117

KINDNESS “A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person” “The best way to knock a chip of another person’s shoulder is to pat him on the back” “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up” Mark Twain “That best portion of a good man’s life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love” William Wordsworth “Always judge a person by the way they treat someone who can be of no possible use to them” “Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light” “We can do no great things, only small things with great love” Mother Theresa “It is difficult to give away kindness. It keeps coming back to you” “Do good and care not to whom” Italian Proverb “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read” Mark Twain “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late” Ralph Waldo Emerson 7. BLACKHAM CHURCH LYCH-GATE WAR MEMORIAL

‘We will remember them’ Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2016 at 12:30 Blackham Church Lych-gate On every November Remembrance Sunday, our village remembers. At the church Lych-gate passing cars slow down, a standard bearer from the Royal British Legion attends, with villagers and relatives of the villagers to be honoured. This is a very short ceremony, to be held just at the gate, with reading of the names to whom the lych-gate memorial is dedicated, followed by two minutes' silence. The Village hall will be open beforehand and afterwards when coffee, tea and biscuits will be served for all attending. If you are interested in finding out more about those who laid down their lives in war and how two world wars affected Blackham people, you can visit www.blackham-village.co.uk to see stories and pictures past and present.

ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS WITHYHAM INVITES YOU TO LUNCH & A BRIDGE AFTERNOON In aid of Church funds On Monday, 14th November 2016-09-26 At the Kings’ Hall, Withyham At 12.00 noon for 12.30 p.m. Tickets £54 per table Including a glass of wine Please bring table, cloth, playing cards, scorecards and pencils. There will be a Raffle and Prizes

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BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL Saturday October 8th at 8.00pm

Nicholas Collett Productions: Your Bard ToAn celebrate Informal the 400 Audienceth anniversary of wShakespeareith William’s death Professor Nother is giving a talk about his authorship in the function room at a pubShakespeare – unfortunately he doesn’t believe the man from Stratford wrote those plays. That’s Will’s cue to kick the door off the hinges and defend his reputation. Come and meet the man himself and take the lid off a legend in your local. He’ll tell you all about his family, what it’s like on tour and the glory days at the Globe. Queen Elizabeth I, Christopher Marlowe and Ned Alleyn – you’ll meet them all too. Intermingled with a few of his greatest hits, and maybe a sonnet or a song. There’s no fourth wall here – Tiwe’re all in this together!! Ladies Tickets: £9.50and Adultsgentlemen / £7.50 raise yourConcessions glasses – &Your children Bard! over 11 Contact either Penny 01892 740574 or Linda 01892 740261 Reviews from previous productions:-

This is a master-class in how to write, direct, and perform a one man show Broadway World A small theatrical gem Venue Absolutely absorbing performance and narrative Kryztoff

Tickets: £9.50 Adults / £7.50 Concessions & children over 11 Contact either Penny 01892 740574 or Linda 01892 740261

9. Reminder (see September Mag) Withyham Parish Volunteers Meeting WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2016 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. GROOMBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL

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 Groombridge Horticultural Society  Thank you to everyone for supporting the Autumn Show on 10th September. The hot weather seems to have brought bountiful floral displays and fruit and vegetable crops to our local gardens and it was great that so many people came to see the many show entries. We hope the good weather will continue until our next event - the Plant Sale on Saturday 8th October from 9am to 12 noon outside the Village Hall. We will be selling the usual range of quality plants at great prices to bring some colour to your garden throughout autumn and beyond so please come along and stock up. Back by popular demand, we also have Gardener’s Question Time at 8pm on Thursday 20th October in the Village Hall (New Hall). Local experts will address all your gardening queries and there will be plenty of time to chat over tea and biscuits so this will be both an interesting and sociable event. Entry is free for members and £3 for non-members. We look forward to seeing you at these events. Any queries, please visit our website (www.ghsgc.org.uk) or contact Gillian on 01892 864580 or email [email protected] TOP TIPS for October:  Think about cutting back climbing or rambling roses soon, not just to protect the plant but also your structures - though rosehips may look attractive over winter, one of our members learnt the hard way that a lot of top heavy growth can bring down a fence or trellis in strong winds (which we have had plenty of in the last few years!)  You will be mowing the lawn less now but don’t forget to raise the height of the blade. If the grass is too short over winter, it is more vulnerable to poor weather which can result in a weak lawn with a lot of moss and weeds. It is also a great time to repair or reseed the lawn now as the soil is still fairly warm so germination will be quick and less watering will be needed at this time of year.

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WITHYHAM PARISH COUNCIL (WPC) NOTES – Sept THE PARALYMPIC GAMES! Will Bailey was congratulated on winning his second table-tennis gold medal at the Rio Paralympic Games to add to his medal at the London Games. REPORTS FROM DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS: The County Councillor will attend the October ESCC Council meeting for the presentation of the Cherry Gardens Hill petition. The parish now has a new Highways Steward, Andy Swanson. There was a discussion about ragwort which is prolific in verges, further investigations will be carried out. WDC councillors are concerned about the impact of Government planning policy on local provision and infrastructure, and Wealden MPs will meet with WDC to discuss. WDC will hold a free business start-up session on 10 October 10am-4pm in Heathfield. Applications for Wealden Community Grants can be made by community groups, deadline 30th November. WARD REPORTS: Groombridge: Residents are reminded not to park on the newly re-painted yellow lines on Station Road for the safety of pedestrians and motorists – there is now no excuse as they are visible once more! WDC have installed a new drainage ditch and fence along the bottom of the Recreation Ground, which it is hoped will help recent WPC works in alleviating the drainage problems. St John’s: The church hall at St John’s Church is nearing completion, and parking along St John’s Road will then be alleviated. There is still concern about the effect on residents of the timing of the traffic lights at Crowborough Cross. Withyham/Blackham: Issues were reported about Broadband speeds since the recent upgrade. Residents are advised to contact their Internet Service Provider to seek resolution. COUNCILLOR VACANCIES: Candidates for councillor vacancies are being sought in Groombridge and Blackham. If you are interested or would like further information on the role of a councillor please contact the Clerk. BALLS GREEN COMMUNITY SPACE: There was a report on the works undertaken at Balls Green Community Space to clear the area and thanks were also made to residents who helped. Much work remains to be done and volunteers will be welcomed. The project received a huge boost with news of funding from Tesco’s – a minimum of £8k. Voting at a local store will determine the final amount, so residents are urged to vote! ASSISTANT CLERK VACANCY: The Council is recruiting once again for the role of Assistant Clerk, please see details in the magazine. Anne Jenkins: Vice-Chairman.

12. GROOMBRIDGE AND HARTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE “Roll up, Roll up, its ‘Flu jab time!!” We have ‘flu vaccination ‘drop-in’ clinics this year on the following dates: SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER 2016 at Groombridge surgery adult patients only SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2016 at Hartfield surgery adult patients and eligible children* **!!ADULT PATIENTS DO NOT NEED TO PREBOOK!!** CHILDREN WILL BE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY We would like to ask that patients attend at the times set out below using your surname initials. Surnames Time to attend A 08:00 – 08:20 B - D 08:20 – 08:50 E - G 08:50 – 09:20 H - K 09:20 – 09:50 L - N 09:50 – 10:20 O - R 10:20 – 10:50 S 10:50 – 11:20 T - Z 11:20 – 11:50 The surgery doors will close promptly at 12 noon (although you will still be let out!) Many of our patients will know that they are eligible for an annual ‘flu jab but for those who are unsure the details are set out below: 1. If you are aged 65 and over 2. If you have a long term or chronic condition e.g. COPD, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, hepatitis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, learning disabilities, those who have had their spleen removed and those who are taking steroids or being treated with chemotherapy. Other conditions that your GP considers clinically relevant may also be taken into account. 3. If you are pregnant 4. If you are a registered carer and if you are a frontline health care or social care worker. *Eligible children: aged 2, 3 and 4 years as of 31st August 2016 – please remember to book an appointment for the 5th November 2016. These are the eligibility conditions as outlined by NHS England which the practice adheres to. If you are not eligible for a ‘flu vaccination and would like one, please arrange to have one at a pharmacy (there will be a charge for this service). Please bring in a copy of the vaccination details and we will add this to your medical record.

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Withyham Parish Council (WPC) Assistant Clerk Vacancy 15 hours per week, including evening meetings. The starting salary will be on LC1 SCP18 scale and for fifteen hours a week would be £7,181.46 p.a. but this could be higher if the candidate is CiLCA qualified. Place of work: Parish Office, The Old Station, Groombridge TN3 9RD. WPC wishes to appoint an Assistant Clerk to an interesting and demanding position working closely with the Clerk and Council to secure its aims and objectives and to assist with community projects. The successful applicant will have to demonstrate drive, determination, administrative experience, IT, organisational & inter-personal skills, and have knowledge of local government or be willing to learn. Past experience in minuting meetings would be desirable. The allocation of the 15 hours per week across the working week will coincide with office opening times and evening meeting requirements, and be subject to agreement. To request an application pack, which includes a Person Specification, Job Description & Application Form, please contact the Clerk at [email protected]. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and to apply, applicants must complete and return an application form. Closing date for all applications: 9am Wednesday 12th October 2016. Interviews are expected to take place on: Friday 21st October 2016

KINGS' HALL WITHYHAM Your local village hall makes a great venue for Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries and Children's parties. Hire it from only £10 per hour Bookings and enquiries (01892) 770035 or 652515 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] 14. PARISH DIARY OCTOBER Sat 1st 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Blackham Village Market Blackham Village Hall (See Mag) Sat 8th 8.00 p.m. Your Bard, by Applause Rural Touring Blackham Village Hall (See Mag) Mon 10th 7.30 p.m. Withyham Parish Council Meeting The Old Station, Groombridge Midday Tuesday 25th October, deadline for November Parish Magazine Wed 26th St Michael’s Choir sings Evensong at Chichester Cathedral (See Mag) ADVANCEPARISH DIARY NOVEMBER Sun 13th 12.30 p.m. Blackham Remembrance Lych Gate, All Saints Church (See Mag) Mon 14th 12.00 noon St Michael’s Bridge and Lunch Kings’ Hall, Withyham (see Mag) Wed 16th 7.30 p.m. WPV meeting Groombridge Hall Midday Friday 25th November, deadline for Dec/Jan Parish Magazine

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BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL Available for public hire for: Parties, Celebrations, Receptions, Band Practices, Fitness Classes, Martial Arts, Dances, Tea Parties, in fact, just about anything legal! Facilities include: Disabled access and facilities; Central Heating; Fitted kitchen; Small private garden area; Licenced premises. Monthly local market (everyone welcome) on 1st Saturday of each month 10am – 12.30pm (except January). Bookings: Contact Penny on 01892 740574 Winter: £6/hour local residents; £7/hour other users Summer: £5/hour local residents; £6/hour other users

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Kings’ Hall Withyham Lettings: Mrs Meg Stafford 01892 770035 Or Bryan Williams 01892 652515 www.withyhamvillagehall.co.ukEquipment Hire: Bill Sanford 01892 770740 Blackham Village Hall Bookings:Mrs P Hawes 01892 740574 Doctors Dr A Wolfle, Dr M James The Nook Surgery Groombridge 01892 863326 Saxonbury House, Crowboro’ 01892 603131 Beacon Surgery, Crowboro’ 01892 652233 District Nurse Sister Kay 01892 603109 Family Social Work Mrs MiriamBoobier 01892 662780 Withyham Art Group Mrs RosemaryGoolden 01892 770351 St Michael’s School Miss Katie O’Shea (Headteacher) 01892770307 Dorset Arms Angling Club Fred Stillwell 01892 770661 Withyham Cricket Club Tristan Tully 01892 541137 Blackham Country Players Linda Weekes 01892 740261 Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Crowborough, selected hours 01892 655303 Council for the Protection of Rural England Local Office 01825 890975 Withyham Parish CharityThis Trust provides financial help for those inneed. Applications toJohn Gower,the Clerkto theTrustees 01892 654395 Timetable Information National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 Arriva Buses 03448004411 Brighton & Hove Buses 01273 886200 Withyham Parish Council(WPC).Office:The Old Station, Groombridge Website: www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/withyhamparishcouncil Email: [email protected] 01892 864557 WPC Office hours Monday 09.30 - 17.00 Tuesday to Friday 09.30 - 12.30 Councillors hold “surgeries” on3rd Saturday each month 08.30 - 10.00 Telephone Numbers for the reporting of incidents Highway lights and Footpath damage (location and problem) 03456080193 Vandalism and Abandoned Vehicles (all relevant details) 01243642222 Waste collection queries 03456080194 Trading Standards 03456080197 Problems can also be reported to: eastsussex.gov.uk/fixmystreet Magazine Editor and Advertisements Richard PardeySmugglers, Hoadleys Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TH Email: [email protected] 01892 661882

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